Capello closes in on Anzhi job as former England boss jets into Moscow for talks

Fabio Capello could be back in football before the end of February with big-spending Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala preparing to make an official approach this week.

The Dagestan-based club, bankrolled by billionaire Suleyman Kerimov, confirmed on Monday that manager Yury Krasnozhan, who was appointed only in December, had resigned.

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A statement on club website said: 'FC Anzhi has accepted the resignation of head coach Yuri Krasnozhan. Today, the club held a working meeting at which it was decided to grant the request of the head coach. The parties decided not to dwell on the motives and reasons for separation.'

That leaves the club free to make official contact with Capello, who arrived in Moscow on Saturday and is expected to have talks this week.

The Italian left his post with England last Wednesday after three-and-a-half years in charge following a dispute with the FA over how they handled the stripping of John Terry's captaincy.

Italian press instantly linked the 65-year-old with a position at Inter Milan, who this weekend lost their third game in four to all but end any outside hope of clinching the Serie A title.

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Sportsmail first revealed Anzhi's interest in Capello in September before they turned to Lokomotiv Moscow reject Krasnozhan.

That appointment, though, proved unpopular with fans and the 48-year-old could be on his way even before the Russian season kicks off again on March 2.

Anzhi count Champions League legends Roberto Carlos and Samuel Eto'o, as well as former Chelsea left winger Yuri Zhirkov, among their players.